During the turmoil of the past year, nature has provided comfort and inspiration to people of all ages. Most recently, young people have become passionate about protecting Maine’s wildlife and habitat and have discovered very creative ways to get involved. One young lady sent this email to Maine Audubon in October: �Hi! My mom says […]
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Ten-year-old says fundraising is for the birds
Snapshots from Christmas Bird Count Weekend 2020
Not even a pandemic and a fresh 19 inches of snow stopped Maine birders from taking part in the Christmas Bird Count this weekend. The official season for the 121st annual Count, or CBC, runs between December 14, 2020 and January 4, 2021, though many of the regions held their event this Saturday, December 19. […]
Volunteers Get Creative During 2020 Annual Loon Count
In a year when it seemed like just about everything could go wrong, a few things did go right. Thanks to 48 regional coordinators and 1,347 volunteers, Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count was one of them. They overcame many hurdles in order to complete the annual snapshot census of Maine’s loon population that takes place […]
Twelve days of Maine Audubon!�
We’ve got 12 ways you can celebrate wildlife and habitat this holiday season. Let us know how you are having a wildlife-friendly holiday! Share your ideas and pictures, tag us, and use #12daysofMaineAudubon Make a wildlife-friendly ornament.� We’ve got some ideas here. Some bird-friendly ornament suggestions include pine cone feeders covered with peanut butter and […]
Make wildlife-friendly ornaments for the Fields Pond Night Tree
You’re invited to bring a wildlife-friendly ornament to hang on our very own Night Tree at Fields Pond Audubon Center, and enjoy the classic children’s book, Night Tree, by Eve Bunting on a book walk along the trail behind the Nature Center. The walk is up now through the end of the year. Some bird-friendly […]
Climate Action Plan Released Today!
The day has finally arrived. After more than a year of hard work, Governor Mills and the Maine Climate Council are prepared to release the Climate Action Plan (read the latest plan here). You’ve undoubtedly heard from us about this plan, whether it was touting the work of Maine Audubon’s Advocacy Director Eliza Donoghue on […]
There is much to be thankful for
In this chaotic year, I’m appreciative of the fact that Maine Audubon is making a difference at a time when it really matters. There is much to be thankful for. There’s never been a higher need for the wellness benefits of spending time in nature. Thousands upon thousands of people have used our beautiful properties […]
Lead Tackle Buy Back Program Off to Great Start
There’s nothing more iconic than the haunting call of a Common Loon. But loons are way more than just icons. The loon’s dependence on clear, clean water and healthy fish populations makes it an important biological indicator, and long-term studies have shown that lead poisoning from the ingestion of lead fishing tackle is one of […]